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- Shaping the future through design: Integrating systems thinking in communication design educationPublication . Crum, Liliana; Raposo, Daniel; Neves, João Vasco; Silva, R.; Castilho, M.L.C.; Dias, RuiThis paper examines the transformative potential of integrating systems thinking in communication design education, highlighting the current shortfall in its application. Using a case report about a course assignment in an undergraduate Graphic Design program in the United States, this paper demonstrates how this approach can foster a deeper understanding of complex, interconnected problems, thereby empowering emerging designers to create more impactful, sustainable solutions with a greater sense of accountability, agency, and empowerment. These projects serve as a testament to the shift from traditional client driven pedagogical models towards a more inclusive, participatory design process where design deliverables are not predetermined, but rather emerge through the design process itself. The discussion argues that such a pedagogical shift in communication design education is essential in preparing designers to effectively contribute to social and environmental impact projects, in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN Agenda 2030 and the New European Bauhaus initiatives.